Primary and secondary payers

…pays after your primary insurance. Usually, secondary insurance pays some or all of the costs left after the primary insurer has paid (e.g., deductibles, copayments, coinsurances). For example, if Original…

How to apply for Medicaid

…have any problems applying at a Medicaid office, ask to speak with a supervisor. If you do not receive a timely decision on your Medicaid application or are turned down…

Types of Medicaid for people with Medicare

…Your earned and unearned income, including wages and Social Security payments Your assets, including checking accounts, stocks, and some property Your nursing care and long-term care needs You must meet…

Job-based insurance when you are disabled

…a family member and Medicare is primary, you do not have a Part B SEP. You should enroll in Medicare as soon as you are eligible to avoid penalties and…

ESRD Medicare for people also eligible due to age or disability

…due to age or disability, you will still have a 30-month coordination period. However, Medicare and your GHP coverage are primary or secondary following standard coordination of benefits rules. After…

Glaucoma screenings

…a family history of glaucoma Have diabetes Are African-American and age 50+ Or, are Hispanic-American and age 65+ The screening must be performed or supervised by an eye doctor who…

Lung cancer screenings

…scan. Eligibility Medicare Part B covers an annual lung cancer screening and LDCT scan if all of the following apply: You are age 55-77 You currently smoke or have quit…

Cardiovascular disease risk reduction visits

…a man age 45-79 Or, you are a woman age 55-79 Screen for high blood pressure if you are age 18+ Provide behavioral counseling and tips to encourage a healthy…

Heart disease screenings

…at 100% of the Medicare-approved amount when you receive the service from a participating provider. This means you pay nothing (no deductible or coinsurance). Medicare Advantage Plans are required to…

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a ballooning of the aorta, a large blood vessel that supplies blood to your body. When left untreated, aortic ruptures can cause life-threatening internal bleeding….